Beth Ann Fawcett of Energized by Ebony spoke to the Heritage Lions last night. She explained that she adopted 4 ½ year-old Ebony after her cancer had gone into remission. But the cancer returned about a year later, and Ms. Fawcett cared for Ebony until she passed away at age 9. Ebony had a delightful…
Rebecca Christensen, principal of Heritage Jr./Sr. High School, gave a very interesting talk to the Heritage Lions Club. She began by thanking the club for donating $500 at Christmas for a family in need. She explained that Heritage has 745 students in grades 7 through 12. This number continues to grow as new neighborhoods are…
The Heritage Lions Club wrapped up their Charis House project by delivering several needed items to the Charis House in Fort Wayne, including over 60 pairs of leggings, several t-shirts, towels and wash cloths, and various toiletry products. A matching Thrivent Action Team card was used to purchase several of the items. The Charis House…
Roanoke Elementary School recently collected 683 pairs of new and gently used shoes for Changing Footprints. Led by 5th grade teacher Jamilyn PeGan the 441 students reacted enthusiastically at a presentation given in the gymnasium by Cheryl Brockmann of Changing Footprints. Over a two-week period, almost every student contributed to the ever-growing pile of shoes. It was…
Wanda Demeke, Director of Program Services at Charis House, gave an interesting talk last night before the Heritage Lions in Hoagland. Charis House is a faith-based division of The Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne that helps homeless women. From their website: “We offer resources that can provide emergency housing, food, and healthcare services, as well…
“Sock It To Me” – Please bring new socks, gloves, mittens, scarves, knit hats and blankets to be collected and divided among the district governors to be distributed to needy people within their districts”. This was the request made by the Indiana Lions for their Mid-Winter Conference in Indianapolis on January 20th. The Heritage Lions…
The Monroeville Lions hosted a joint meeting with the Heritage Lions on Tuesday at the Adams Heritage retirement home. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, singing “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”, and a prayer, District Governor Terry Marker gave an interesting talk, encouraging both Lions Clubs to focus on increasing their members in 2024. District…
As a Christmas project, the Heritage Lions have donated $500 to adopt a needy family from Heritage High School. The Heritage Lions will present the check to Rebecca Christensen, the Heritage principal, before the Christmas break. The Heritage Lions motto is “We Serve” and we welcome anyone who wishes to help their local community to…
Pictured are approximately 2,000 eyeglasses collected by the Heritage Lions in Hoagland. They are ready to be delivered to Kevin McDermit of the Arcola Lions Club. Here is the journey of recycled eyeglasses in Lions Clubs all over the world: 1. Lions Clubs collect used eyeglasses at various community locations. 2. The glasses are shipped…
This past month, the Heritage Lions Club has been collecting various items needed for the Charis House in Fort Wayne. The Charis House is a unit of the Rescue Mission that helps women and children facing a homeless crisis, providing a safe haven for women and children as they recover from trauma, addiction, and self-defeating…
Eric Purdy, M.D., a board-certified ophthalmologist living in Bluffton, IN, gave a very interesting talk to the Arcola, IN Lions Club on Tuesday evening. “Dr. Purdy specializes in oculoplastic surgery, eye muscle surgery, and diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Oculoplastic surgery includes the surgical treatment of droopy eyelids, eyelid deformities and tumors, eyelid injuries,…
On Tuesday, Past District Governor Al Arnold spoke to the Heritage Lions about the Indiana Lions Speech and Hearing programs. In 1925 Helen Keller spoke before the International Lions Convention and implored the Lions organization to help those who cannot see, speak or hear. “I appeal to you Lion, you who have your sight, your…
Deb Heath, Northeast Indiana Chapter Coordinator for Project Linus, gave a very interesting talk before the Heritage Lions last night. She explained how her non-profit group supplies blankets to hospitals, surgical centers, crisis centers, sleep clinics, the foster care program, and for Adoption Day at the Allen County Courthouse every November. Volunteers all over our…
